Book: Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Sara Gruen's 2006 historical romance novel, Water for Elephants, is set in a 20th-century circus during the Great Depression. The story follows Jacob Jankowski, a young man who becomes responsible for the circus's menagerie. He encounters Marlena, a star equestrian, and Rosie, an elephant who can't be trained. The three form a bond of love and trust that becomes their only hope for survival. The New York Times bestseller has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.